[pct-l] salutations-planning

Tue Apr 8 14:37:02 CDT 2008

And here's a few more planning tools.  They are mostly up to date.

Trip Planning Information

Monty Tam  (Warner Springs Monty)  metam01 at earthlink.net

Water Reports   http://4jeffrey.com

     Where to find water from Mexico to the Sierras

Craig's PCT Planner  http://www.pctplanner.com

"·  Choosing resupply locations

·  Determining how many days of food are needed between resupply points

·  Projecting arrival dates at each resupply location

·  Adjusting your hiking time based on terrain

·  Gathering addresses of each post office that you will be using"

PCT List  http://mailman.hack.net/mailman/listinfo/pct-l

     "This list is for discussion of all things related to the PCT, planning 
for thru-hikes or section-hikes, trail-threats, trail maintenance, horse 
riding, llama packing, anything having to do with the PCT."

Kick Off  http://pct77.org/adz/

     An event put on by an organization whose sole purpose is to help 
hikers. for free

     End of April on the trail 20 miles north of the border.

     Includes presentations on up to date water reports, trail conditions 
and many other topics .

     *It is highly suggested to start your hike before or after the date of 
this event so as not to      negatively impact the trail, trail towns and 
trail angels in Southern California.  (Check the ADZPCTKO (Kick Off) site 
and the PCT-List for ways to travel to and from the event from the trail.)

mailing labels http://www.pcta.org//planning/before_trip/labels.asp

Pacific Crest Trail Association http://www.pcta.org

Resupply mailing labels from the PCTA 
http://www.pcta.org//planning/before_trip/labels.asp

Tons of info and help including email addresses to nice people with advise. 
They can set you up with a mentor.

free detailed maps of Section A and some B http://hikertrash.net/

fire permit

Best and instant  http://tinyurl.com/2yv3ek

or

http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres/documents/campfirepermit.pdf

fax to: 530.934.7384

Thru-hiker hiking permit form 
http://www.pcta.org/planning/before_trip/permits/thru_permit_form.html

This permit covers hiking any section of the PCT.  It requires that the 
holder be hiking at least 500 miles.

Thru-hiker permit info 
http://www.pcta.org/planning/before_trip/permits/general.asp

REI 1.800.426.4840  Order emergency gear from the trail by phone.

BOOKS

Pacific Crest Trail Guide Book    www.amazon.com

(Three books:  Southern California, Northern California, Oregon/Washington)

Pacific Crest Trail Data Book    www.amazon.com

Tom Harrison Map-Pack of the John Muir Trail http://www.rei.com

Yogi's guide http://www.pcthandbook.com

Pacific Crest Trail Town Book (outdated but still helpful) www.amazon.com 
out of print and hard to find most recent

Lighten Up   by Don Ladigin www.gossamergear.com

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BackpackGearSwap

www.fs.fed.us  US Forest Service

www.nps.gov  National Park Service

www.blm.gov/nhp BLM

www.Backinglight.com four levels of gear lists (may be gone not but tons of 
other good stuff there).

www.sixmoondesigns.com tents

www.gossamergear.com sleeping pad, packs (I use these) and more

Bear canister requirements:

South to north PCT food storage regulations and bear box locations Written 
by Warner Springs Monty AND a copy of the map below which may not be 
current.

http://www.onthetrail.org/Outdoors/PCT/pctlinks.html

Recent (3/22/07) US Forest Service Map of Same and more

http://www.sierrawildbear.gov no longer links to the map

Same info/ other URLs

Sequoia and Kings Canyon 
http://www.nps.gov/archive/seki/snrm/wildlife/food_storage.htm

Muir and Ansel Wilderness: 
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sierra/recreation/wilderness/wildregs.shtml

Yosemite:  http://www.nps.gov/archive/yose/wilderness/bfoodstorage.htm

Bear Box locations:  http://www.nps.gov/archive/seki/bear_box.htm

And http://www.climber.org/scripts/BearBoxes.cgi?MAP

Resupply opinions PCTA site 
http://www.pcta.org/planning/before_trip/strategy.asp

Resupply options PCTA site 
http://www.pcta.org/planning/during_trip/services.asp

US Army water sanitizing study

http://chppm-www.apgea.army.mil:80/WPD/CompareDevices.aspx

US Forest Service water sanitizing study

http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/maps/brochures/giardia_information.html

Warner Springs Monty
Pacific Crest Trail 2650 Miles .....Again.....and Again
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www.trailjournals.com/monty
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Donna Saufley" <dsaufley at sprynet.com>
To: "'Brian Nyquist'" <brinyq at gmail.com>; <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 10:44 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] salutations

> The Guidebooks are very useful and contain sections on preparation and 
> trip
> planning.
>
> This list is an excellent source of information -- every question you 
> could
> think of has been addressed, and is in the archives:
> www.mailman.backcountry.net/pipermail/pct-l
>
> The PCTA's FAQs and info on trail preparation is excellent. PCTA 
> membership
> not only supports the trail, but will entitle you to receiving their
> magazine.  You can also go to their store to buy the guidebooks:
> www.pcta.org/planning/before.asp
>
> Yogi's PCT Handbook is also outstanding:
> www.pcthandbook.com
>
> Trail Journals is the ultimate resource for finding tales of the 
> experience
> of others:
> www.trailjournals.com/journals.cfm?sort=&year=2008&trail=Pacific%20Crest%20T
> rail
>
> PostHoler also has a tremendous amount of information:
> www.postholer.com
>
> For hike preparation and current water conditions in the southern 
> sections:
> www.4jeffrey.net/pct/index.htm
>
> There's dozens of other sites for maps, gear, etc., but this is enough to
> get you started and keep you busy for a while.
>
> L-Rod
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
> On Behalf Of Brian Nyquist
> Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 2:00 PM
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] salutations
>
> i just signed up for the "digest".  i am planning on hiking the pct in one
> year and am starting to research it through books, blogs and the 
> collective
> experiences of those of have done it and those who have failed.  i am not
> sure who i am even replying too but i was wondering how i could get 
> involved
> and who i could begin to talk to about the logistical aspects of food and
> route planning.  thanks.
> -brian
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